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Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

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Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) (GDTI)
CRICOS: 066137D
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • Online
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Jul

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Overview

  • Be career-ready with a software development degree. Gain the professional and technical skills to become an effective IT professional and prepare to embark on a career in one of the most dynamic and highly sought after industries.
  • Learn software development concepts and gain an introduction to software engineering.
  • Develop a broad understanding of HTML, CSS and Javascript technologies and discover how these can be applied to create interactive user interfaces.
  • Explore web accessibility and the associated industry compliance regulations.

Further study

When you complete the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, you could take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Information Technology.

Thinking of studying in 2024? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of an Australian university three year bachelor degree, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of five years’ professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 2
Specialisation courses 4
2 x approved courses 2
Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

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Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 29680
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 29680

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2023. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

CRICOS: 066137D

Apply direct to UniSQ

Semester start dates are:

  • Semester 1, 2023 starts on Monday 20 February, 2023.
  • Semester 2, 2023 starts on Monday 10 July, 2023.
  • Semester 3, 2023 starts on Monday 13 November, 2023.

2024 intakes

The University accepts applications from international students all year. You can apply to start part-time study in Trimester 1, or full-time study in either Trimester 2 or Trimester 3.

  • Trimester 1 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
  • Trimester 2 study period starts on 13 May 2024.
  • Trimester 3 study period starts on 2 September 2024.

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Begin your study journey today with the university rated five out of five stars for graduates starting salaries* and start the degree that’s right for you.

*Good Universities Guide, 2023

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